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• 13.01.23

Der ENQT Antennen-Demokoffer für die schnelle Antennenauswahl 

Mit dem ENQT Antennen-Demokoffer bieten wir einen einfachen Einstieg in die Antennenauswahl für Smart Metering und IoT-Anwendungen. Enthalten sind sowohl Antennen für Mobilfunk (2G und 4G) als auch Antennen für Wireless M-Bus, LoRaWAN und Mioty. Alle Antennen kommen mit FAKRA- oder SMA-Anschluss, so können die Antennen sofort getestet werden. Sie benötigen Antennen für ein Projekt? […]

• 15.12.22
• 5G
• Mobilfunknetze

Wird Hologramm-Telefonie bald massentauglich?

Die Technik für die Hologramm-Telefonie existiert längst, massentauglich ist sie allerdings noch nicht. Die großen europäischen Mobilfunkanbieter möchten das ändern und kooperieren auf dem Gebiet der Hologramm-Telefonie. Mit dem Ausbau der 5G-Netze und den enormen Bandbreiten sowie der Echtzeitfähigkeit des neuen Mobilfunkstandards stehen mittlerweile die netztechnischen Voraussetzungen zur Verfügung. Die Chancen stehen also nicht schlecht, […]

• 22.11.22

Funklöcher – Aktuelle Situation und Anstrengungen zu ihrer Beseitigung

Durch die zunehmende Digitalisierung sind Unternehmen wie Bürger gleichermaßen auf eine stabile Netzversorgung angewiesen. Orte mit schlechter Mobilfunkversorgung, sogenannte Funklöcher, sind für Betroffene ein großes Ärgernis. Von einer komplett flächendeckenden Versorgung ist Deutschland nach wie vor weit entfernt. Vor allem auf dem Land fehlt es häufig an stabilen Mobilfunkverbindungen und schnellem Internet. Gefährlich kann es […]

• 18.10.22
• 5G
• Basics
• Internet of Things
• Mobilfunknetze

Basics 5: Private und öffentliche Netze

Mit der Einführung von 5G und der Möglichkeit, sich private Frequenzen zu sichern, erhalten diese Netze neuen Schub. Doch auch mit 3G und 4G und den Übertragungsstandards CDMA und LTE lassen sich private Netze realisieren. Zusätzlich gibt es die Möglichkeit, private APNs in öffentlichen Mobilfunknetzen zu nutzen. Wir erklären Ihnen in diesem Beitrag, warum und wofür private Mobilfunknetze benötigt werden und welche Arten es gibt.

• 13.07.22
• Basics
• Internet of Things

Basics 4: Internet of Things

Die Anzahl an IoT Geräten hat mittlerweile die Bevölkerungszahl der Erde überholt und ist weiter stark wachsend. Doch was ist eigentlich IoT und warum ist es ein wesentlicher Bestandteil unserer Zukunft?

• 04.07.22
• Mobilfunknetze
• News

450connect – bundesweites 450-MHz-LTE-Netz für Energieversorger

Die 5G-Mobilfunktechnik ist in aller Munde und ihr Netzausbau in Deutschland in vollem Gange. Doch auch bei LTE (4G) tut sich aktuell einiges, denn längst gehört LTE noch nicht zum alten Eisen. In Deutschland entsteht gerade ein bundesweites 450-MHz-LTE-Netz für Energieversorger und kritische Infrastrukturen. Den Zuschlag für das Netzwerk erhielt die 450connect GmbH. Die 450-MHz-Plattform von 450connect soll einen entscheidenden Beitrag zur Energiewende und Digitalisierung in Deutschland leisten. In diesem Beitrag erfahren Sie, wer sich hinter dem 450connect-Konsortium verbirgt, wie die Technik des 450-MHz-LTE-Netzes aussieht, welche Vorteile das Netz bietet und wie der aktuelle Stand der Umsetzung ist.

• 30.06.22
• 3G
• 5G
• Basics
• Internet of Things

Basics 3: Mobilfunkstandards

In der heutigen Zeit ist das Handy und die damit verbundene ständige Erreichbarkeit nicht mehr wegzudenken. Für den Großteil der deutschen Bevölkerung geht es sogar noch über die einfache Erreichbarkeit hinaus. Ständige Konnektivität mit dem Internet ist für die meisten ein absolutes Muss. Dass im Hintergrund komplexe Technologien arbeiten ist dabei meisten nicht von Relevanz. Doch nicht nur unser Verhalten, sondern auch die Anforderungen an das Netz sind stetig gestiegen. Um das Mobilfunknetz immer schneller, verlässlicher und effizienter zu machen, sind über die letzten paar Jahre wesentliche Technologiesprünge vollzogen worden. Dieser Trend wird auch in Zukunft weiter zu beobachten sein.

• 14.06.22
• Antennen
• Basics
• Mobilfunknetze

Basics 2: Der Aufbau des Mobilfunknetzes

Mobilfunknetze umgeben uns alltäglich. Kaum ein Ort in Deutschland ist ohne Netzabdeckung. Doch was alles zum „Netz“ gehört, was das „Netz“ eigentlich ist und wie es funktioniert, bleibt meist verborgen.

• 07.06.22
• Basics

Basics 1: Mobilfunk im generellen

Der Mobilfunk der heutigen Zeit beeinflusst unser aller Leben. Doch was ist Mobilfunk, wie sah es früher aus und was für Standards gibt es mittlerweile?

• 24.05.22
• Komponenten

Lieferkettenprobleme für Mobilfunkkomponenten

Aktuell haben fast alle Hersteller von Mobilfunkgeräten Probleme, ihre Lieferverpflichtungen einzuhalten. Es fehlen durch weltweite Lieferkettenprobleme die Chips. Doch die ENQT GmbH kann weiter zuverlässig liefern.

• 12.05.22
• Internet of Things
• Wifi

WiFi 6E: schnelles WLAN im 6-GHz-Frequenzband

Viele Jahre hat sich im WLAN-Bereich hinsichtlich des nutzbaren Frequenzspektrums wenig getan. Die beiden Frequenzbänder 2,4 GHz und 5 GHz schienen wie in Stein gemeißelt. Mit Wi-Fi 6E wird nun das 6-GHz-Frequenzband für WLAN-Geräte nutzbar. Die Bundesnetzagentur gab im Jahr 2021 das 6-Gigahertz-Band für Deutschland frei. Im folgenden Beitrag erfahren Sie, was sich hinter der Bezeichnung Wi-Fi 6E verbirgt, welche Neuerungen der Standard mit sich bringt und welche Anwendungen von Wi-Fi 6E besonders profitieren.

• 15.02.22
• Antennen

Antennensplitter: Einsatzmöglichkeiten und Vorteile

Antennensplitter sind äußerst nützliche RF-Baugruppen. Sie sind vielfältig einsetzbar und helfen, den Installationsaufwand zu reduzieren oder die Empfangssituation zu verbessern. In diesem Beitrag erklären wir Ihnen, was ein Antennensplitter ist, welche Einsatzmöglichkeiten er bietet und welche Vor- und Nachteile durch seinen Einsatz entstehen.

• 06.11.21
• 5G
• Mobile networks

Application fields and relevance of mobile communications in the logistics industry

In the past decades, mobile communications have become increasingly important not only in the private sector, but also in industry. Mobile applications allow for the data collection, digitization and automation of processes. One of the sectors that draws a particularly strong benefit from these changes is the logistics industry. Whether on the road or in internal logistics processes, such as warehousing or goods tracking, mobile technology has already become indispensable for many applications. It opens up new opportunities and creates new business models, which ensure higher efficiency, speed and climate neutrality. In the following article, we clarify in which logistics areas mobile communications are used and why 5G is one of the key technologies for digitization in logistics.

• 05.11.21
• Internet of Things

Wireless M-Bus: Application in the energy industry

The digitization of the energy industry is the basis for smart energy management. Here, a basic building block is the smart recording of heat, water, electricity and gas consumption data. which requires a modern measuring technique and corresponding transmission technologies. One such technology is the wireless Meter-Bus (wM-Bus), which allows for the central reading of all consumption data almost in real time. In this article, we focus on the use of transmission technology in the energy industry, in particular for submetering.

• 05.11.21
• Internet of Things

Wireless M-Bus: Introduction and functioning

The M-Bus, abbreviated for Meter-Bus, is a technical standard for the transmission of measurement data, which exists in both wired and wireless specifications. Wireless M-Bus installations can collect and transmit data from up to 250 sensors, being mainly used in consumption data acquisition. In this article, we explain the functioning of the wireless M-Bus communication.

• 04.11.21
• 5G
• Mobile networks

National roaming in Germany

With the expansion of the new 5G mobile technology, the discussion about national roaming has become a matter of importance again in Germany. The network operators Telefónica Germany and 1&1 Drillisch have recently concluded an agreement on national roaming. There are numerous advantages for consumers thanks to the option of roaming within Germany. However, not all network operators are actually enthusiastic about national roaming. In this article, we clarify what national roaming is, what advantages it offers and what the current situation is in Germany.

• 03.11.21
• Antennas
• Mobile networks

Antenna cable: comparison of various versions

To connect devices with the mobile network, a connection between the antennas and the respective receivers is required. This is achieved via the so-called coaxial cables. Such cables can transmit high-frequency, broadband signals and are generally low-loss. They are used, for example, for radio signals, radar signals, or even for mobile radio signals. This article focuses on this special use case.

• 02.11.21
• 5G
• Mobile networks

Why autonomous mobility needs strong networks

For a long time, autonomous driving was only a vision. The technical progress is increasingly transforming this vision into something real. Nowadays, there are already many vehicles with smart driver assistance systems and partially automated driving functions on our roads. Stable and powerful mobile networks, such as the new 5G networks, represent an important prerequisite for this. In this article, we clarify why autonomous vehicles need a powerful and stable mobile network.

• 02.11.21
• Mobile networks
• Products

Installation of smart metering systems: a six-step plan for success with our LTE network tester!

The scheduled functioning of smart metering systems depends, to a large extent, on the mobile connectivity. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to installing smart metering system is ensuring this. For this reason, it makes sense to carry out a mobile measurement at the installation site, before installing the measuring unit. In this article, we will explain how to use the ENQT network testers and how to perform a succesful iMSys installation in six simple steps.

• 01.11.21
• Mobile networks
• Products

10 Good reasons for mobile measurements when installing smart metering systems

The roll-out of smart measuring systems is currently in full swing in Germany. Such iMSys represent one of the core components of the so-called "smart grids", being expected to have a significant contribution to the energy revolution. They enable not only the automatic collection and transmission of the electricity meter reading, but also the connection of private electricity networks to smart control units and the networking of a wide range of components belonging to these electricity networks. To ensure that the smart metering system functions as planned, a good mobile network connection is vital. In this article, we present our 10 reasons for mobile measurements when installing smart measuring devices.

• 01.11.21
• 5G
• Mobile networks

The current status of the 5G network expansion in Germany

Germany mobile operators are working hard on the expansion of the 5G technology. In the future, Telekom, Telefónica (O2), Vodafone and 1&1 Drillisch AG will be the four network operators in Germany to offer the new communications standard nationwide. Today, the LTE successor technology is already available to many millions of people in numerous cities and regions. In this article, you can discover information on the current status of the 5G roll-out.

• 30.10.21
• Internet of Things
• Mobile networks

Application fields and relevance of mobile applications in the construction industry

In the recent decades, mobile communications have gained a lot of importance, not only in the private sector, but also in the industry. Mobile applications allow for data acquisition, digitization, and automation of industrial processes. In the past few weeks, we have already occupied ourselves with general application areas in the Industry 4.0 and specific case studies from the energy industry. In this article, we want to take a closer look at the construction industry and discuss the relevance of mobile applications in this particular industry, as well as several specific case studies.

• 29.10.21
• Internet of Things
• Mobile networks

Application fields and relevance of mobile applications in the energy industry

Our society and economy depend on a permanent and reliable energy supply. Therefore, this represents a critical application, which requires a secure communication. In the recent decades, mobile communications have gained a lot of importance, not only in the private sector, but also in the industry. Mobile applications allow for data acquisition, digitization, and automation of industrial processes. The energy industry also benefits from this. In this article, you will discover which applications are used for the power supply and which progresses could 5G offer.

• 28.10.21
• Internet of Things
• Mobile networks

Application fields and relevance of mobile applications in the industry

In the recent decades, mobile communications have gained a lot of importance, not only in the private sector, but also in the industry. As the drive of the so-called "Fourth industrial revolution", it lays the foundation of the implementation of Industry 4.0. Mobile applications allow for data acquisition, digitization, and automation of industrial processes. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are also increasingly used in the industrial context. In this article, we will clarify the different mobile-based transmission technologies, what is the potential of 5G when it comes to applications in Industry 4.0, and delve into some application examples.

• 28.10.21
• Mobile networks

2G Switch-off: When it is coming and what impact it will have?

The expansion of the new mobile communications standard 5G continues to make significant progress in Germany. The EU, in collaboration with several mobile companies, has already launched a flagship initiative for the development of the sixth generation of mobile communications. The spreading of such new, faster standards requires free frequencies. For this reason, the old technologies must be gradually replaced. The switch-off of the 3G technology is already in full swing in Germany and has even been completely achieved in many locations, while other countries are sending GSM, the second generation of mobile communications, into retirement. We explain the advantages of the 2G switch-off, what are the consequences for private and industry customers, and also whether and when it can be expected in Germany.

• 27.10.21
• Antennas
• Mobile networks

Antenna connectors: characteristics and versions

The selection and positioning of a suitable antenna are essential for a good mobile reception. However, the proper installation and selection of the right hardware components are equally important. For example, this includes the connection of the antenna with the respective device, which is done via one (or several) coaxial cables. A connection plug is required for this. In this article, you can learn more about the structure and most common versions of such antenna connectors.

• 26.10.21
• Antennas
• Mobile networks

Monopole and dipole antennas: characteristics and differences

Antennas are indispensable components for mobile devices and networks. Even though they are located in smartphones and thus hardly visible from the outside, they have a decisive influence on the performance of mobile data transmission. In addition to the emission pattern, the antenna design also often acts as a basis for classification. In this article, you will discover more about the characteristics of monopole and dipole antennas.

• 26.10.21
• Antennas
• Mobile networks

Mobile phone antennas – basic functioning and various versions

Antennas are indispensable components for mobile devices and networks. Even though they are located in smartphones and thus hardly visible from the outside, they have a decisive influence on the performance of mobile data transmission. Different types of antennas are used, depending on the area of application, whether in the end device or the base station of the mobile network. In the following article, you will discover how an antenna basically functions, what are the different versions available and the purposes for which these are used.

• 25.10.21
• Internet of Things

SigFox

The networking of intelligent devices is becoming increasingly important in the private sector, as well as in the industry. One of the most important networking technologies for this is SigFox, developed by the telecommunications company with the same name. Like LoRaWAN, SigFox uses the unlicensed frequency spectrum. The technology distinguishes itself through a particularly long battery life and reduced installation and operation costs, and it is used, for example, in the logistics sector, for the monitoring of deliveries. In this article, you will find more detailed explanations on functioning, application, and differences from other transmission techniques.

• 25.10.21
• Internet of Things

LoRaWAN – Low Power Wide Area Network

In the last two blog posts, we have talked about the common mobile-based transmission technologies for IoT applications. In addition to LTE Cat. M1 and NB IoT, there are also other technologies, which use the unlicensed frequency spectrum for the data transmission. The main advantage of such networks lies in the elimination of license fees and contracts with mobile network providers. One of the common technologies which takes advantage of the unlicensed frequency spectrum is LoRaWAN. In this article, you will discover how this technology functions and why is suitable as network for IoT applications.